EP0131505A1 - Hydrostatic transmission with integral-braking energy recuperation - Google Patents

Hydrostatic transmission with integral-braking energy recuperation Download PDF

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EP0131505A1
EP0131505A1 EP84401348A EP84401348A EP0131505A1 EP 0131505 A1 EP0131505 A1 EP 0131505A1 EP 84401348 A EP84401348 A EP 84401348A EP 84401348 A EP84401348 A EP 84401348A EP 0131505 A1 EP0131505 A1 EP 0131505A1
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Henri Mathiolon
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16H—GEARING
    • F16H61/00—Control functions within control units of change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion ; Control of exclusively fluid gearing, friction gearing, gearings with endless flexible members or other particular types of gearing
    • F16H61/38—Control of exclusively fluid gearing
    • F16H61/40—Control of exclusively fluid gearing hydrostatic
    • F16H61/4157—Control of braking, e.g. preventing pump over-speeding when motor acts as a pump
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K6/00—Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines ; Control systems therefor, i.e. systems controlling two or more prime movers, or controlling one of these prime movers and any of the transmission, drive or drive units Informative references: mechanical gearings with secondary electric drive F16H3/72; arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with the dynamo-electric machine H02K7/00; machines comprising structurally interrelated motor and generator parts H02K51/00; dynamo-electric machines not otherwise provided for in H02K see H02K99/00
    • B60K6/08—Prime-movers comprising combustion engines and mechanical or fluid energy storing means
    • B60K6/10—Prime-movers comprising combustion engines and mechanical or fluid energy storing means by means of a chargeable mechanical accumulator, e.g. flywheel
    • B60K6/105—Prime-movers comprising combustion engines and mechanical or fluid energy storing means by means of a chargeable mechanical accumulator, e.g. flywheel the accumulator being a flywheel
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60T—VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T1/00—Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs specially for vehicles
    • B60T1/02—Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs specially for vehicles acting by retarding wheels
    • B60T1/10—Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs specially for vehicles acting by retarding wheels by utilising wheel movement for accumulating energy, e.g. driving air compressors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
    • B60W10/00—Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function
    • B60W10/10—Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of change-speed gearings
    • B60W10/101—Infinitely variable gearings
    • B60W10/103—Infinitely variable gearings of fluid type
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
    • B60W10/00—Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function
    • B60W10/18—Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
    • B60W10/184—Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems with wheel brakes
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
    • B60W30/00—Purposes of road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit, e.g. of systems using conjoint control of vehicle sub-units
    • B60W30/18—Propelling the vehicle
    • B60W30/18009—Propelling the vehicle related to particular drive situations
    • B60W30/18109—Braking
    • B60W30/18127—Regenerative braking
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02T—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION
    • Y02T10/00—Road transport of goods or passengers
    • Y02T10/60—Other road transportation technologies with climate change mitigation effect
    • Y02T10/62—Hybrid vehicles

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  • the present invention relates to hybrid propulsion systems for a motor vehicle in which the power transmission takes place hydrostatically and in which the energy can be recovered during deceleration and stored in a storage device.
  • these systems allow substantial savings in fuel consumption, especially in urban traffic, due to the recovery of braking energy, and the better use of the heat engine in active phases, and the possibility of stopping said engine when the vehicle is stopped, and when using the stored energy.
  • Such systems are known, with power transmission by mechanical means and storage by inertia of E : the braking enlargement; or by hydrostatic means with oleopneurnatic storage or sometimes inertial storage of braking energy.
  • hydrostatic power transmission systems are known in which the hydrostatic pump is coupled to the heat engine, and the hydrostatic motor (s) are coupled either to the input of a mechanical reversing unit, or directly to the differential input mechanically transmitting power to the drive wheels.
  • the hydrostatic components are dimensioned so as to be able to switch to maximum power of the heat engine, and as regards hydrostatic motors to absorb the torque resistant to the drive wheels through the reductions given by the differential and the gearbox.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a system with hydrostatic power transmission, with the possibility of recovering the braking energy and storing it in order to use the heat engine, in its economic consumption zone, to at least intermittently for average power demand, whether in urban traffic or in moderate speed road traffic; in such a way that the braking members on the drive wheels can be eliminated.
  • the hydrostatic transmission with energy recovery with integrated braking comprises, on each driving wheel, a hydraulic motor connected to a hydraulic pump supplied by a booster pump - said transmission comprising storage means of energy which are combined with means for changing the direction of travel, and with additional braking means acting and replacing the known means for braking the vehicle, said additional braking means being controlled by control means.
  • the additional braking means consist of a proportional setting pressure relief valve controlled directly by the brake pedal; which pressure relief valve is combined with a hydraulic distributor acting as direction reverser.
  • the additional braking means consist of a proportional setting pressure relief valve mounted on the hydraulic circuit of each hydraulic motor; each of these hydraulic circuits comprising a hydraulic distributor acting as a direction reverser.
  • the pressure relief valves with proportional calibration are hydraulically controlled by the master cylinder of the brake pedal.
  • the pressure relief valves with proportional setting are electrically controlled.
  • control means consist of a potentiometer linked to the brake pedal in parallel with the hydraulic braking device of the non-driving wheels comprising the master cylinder of the brake pedal and the cylinders of wheels.
  • control means consist of an electronic unit controlled by a potentiometer linked to the brake pedal, which electronic unit receives the speed information from each of the wheels of the vehicle, and also receives speed information vehicle instant; said electronic unit delivering control currents to pressure relief valves with proportional calibration.
  • the electronic unit delivers control currents to the cylinders of the non-driving wheels; these cylinders of the non-driving wheels being electro-hydraulic or entirely electric.
  • the energy storage means consist of a flywheel mounted downstream of the clutch of the transmission, which flywheel has its own clutch.
  • the energy storage means consist of a flywheel mounted downstream of the clutch of the transmission with its own clutch, said flywheel being mounted in parallel by means of a multiplier.
  • the energy storage means consist of a flywheel mounted downstream of the clutch of the transmission with its own clutch, said flywheel being mounted in bypass by means a bevel multiplier.
  • the energy recovery device comprises an electric alternator which can be an engine during the starting phase of the vehicle.
  • the energy storage means consist of an oleopneumatic device.
  • the hydrostatic transmission comprises a damper for angular variations in the wheel position.
  • FIG. 1 represents the diagram of a hydrostatic transmission according to the invention.
  • This hydrostatic energy recovery transmission with integrated braking comprises a heat engine 1 driving through a clutch 7 a booster pump 2 and the hydrostatic pump itself 3.
  • the heat engine also drives by l intermediate of the clutch 7 of the energy storage means which have their own clutch 9 and a multiplier 10.
  • This energy storage means in the case of the figure is a flywheel 8.
  • the flywheel d inertia is mounted in parallel with said transmission.
  • This electric alternator 12 can be driven during the starting phase of the vehicle.
  • the hydrostatic transmission proper comprises the booster pump 2 which feeds the hydrostatic pump 3.
  • the booster pump 2 draws directly into the tank 6.
  • the hydrostatic pump 3 supplies two hydraulic motors 4 mounted directly on each of the drive wheels.
  • the hydrostatic transmission circuit further comprises a hydraulic distributor 5 acting as a direction reverser.
  • the circuit of this hydrostatic transmission comprises an additional braking means consisting of a pressure relief valve with proportional setting 11 controlled directly by the brake pedal 14.
  • the hydrostatic transmission circuit includes a damper 13 for angular variations in the wheel position.
  • the hydrostatic pump 3 has a variable flow and the hydraulic motors 4 have a fixed flow.
  • FIG. 2 represents the diagram of a hydrostatic transmission according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • This hydrostatic transmission comprises a heat engine 1 driving the booster pump 2 and the actual hydrostatic pump 3 by means of a clutch 7.
  • this heat engine 1 drives by means of the clutch 7 an energy storage means comprising a bevel gear multiplier 15.
  • the energy storage is done by a flywheel 16.
  • the energy recovery device comprises an electric alternator 17 which can be powered in the vehicle start-up phase.
  • This energy storage device includes its own clutch 9.
  • the hydrostatic transmission circuit proper comprises the booster pump 2 and the variable flow pump 3 connected to the fixed flow hydraulic motor 4.
  • Each of these motors 4 controls directly the driving wheels of the vehicle.
  • Each hydraulic motor has its own hydraulic circuit with a hydraulic distributor 5 acting as a direction reverser.
  • each of these hydraulic circuits specific to each hydraulic motor comprises a proportional setting pressure limiter 18.
  • the general circuit of the hydrostatic transmission comprises an exchanger 20 and a damper 13 for angular variations in wheel position.
  • the invention may include on each of the hydraulic motors 4 angular speed sensors of the wheels 19.
  • the proportional setting pressure relief valve (s) can be controlled hydraulically by the master cylinder of the brake pedal. This is shown in Figure 1 where we see the brake pedal 14 directly control the pressure limiter 11 with proportional calibration.
  • FIG. 3 represents a hydraulic control device for the pressure limiters 18 with proportional calibration which are represented in FIG. 2.
  • the brake pedal 14 which acts on the master cylinder 21.
  • which master cylinder 21 supplies each of the hydraulic control circuits of the pressure limiters 18 with proportional calibration.
  • this hydraulic control circuit can supply by derivation 22 the braking control of the non-driving wheels.
  • the pressure relief valve 11 with proportional calibration or the pressure relief valves 18 with proportional calibration can be controlled electrically.
  • FIG. 5 represents an electrical control device for pressure limiting valves 18 with proportional setting.
  • the brake pedal 14 which actuates a position sensor with electrical output 23 (potentiometer). This position sensor with electrical output 23 supplies the electrical circuits 25 for controlling the pressure limiters 18 with proportional setting.
  • the brake pedal 14 controls the master cylinder 21 which controls the hydraulic circuit 22 for controlling the brake actuators 24 (brake cylinders). These brake cylinders 24 act on the non-driving wheels.
  • FIG. 4 shows an electrical control device for the pressure limiters 18 with proportional setting in FIG. 2.
  • the brake pedal 14 controls the position sensor with electrical output 23.
  • This position sensor 23 sends information to the electronic unit 31.
  • this electronic unit 31 receives the speed information 29 from each of the wheels of the vehicle.
  • this electronic unit 31 can receive instantaneous speed information from the vehicle 28.
  • This electronic unit 31 delivers control currents 30 to the pressure limiters 18 with proportional setting.
  • This electronic unit 31 can also deliver control currents 27 to the brake actuators 26.
  • these actuators brake 26 are electrohydraulic cylinders. In another embodiment of the invention, these brake actuators can be entirely electric.
  • FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of energy storage.
  • the heat engine 1 drives the energy storage device via the clutch 7.
  • the energy storage device has its own clutch 29 and has mounted directly on the engine output shaft a flywheel 8.
  • the motor shaft drives the booster pump 2 and the variable flow pump 3 as in the case of FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the energy storage means can also consist of an oleopneumatic device.
  • the hydrostatic transmissions shown in Figures 1 and 2 operate in the same manner. These hydrostatic transmissions use a hydrostatic pump 3 with variable displacement in one direction. This pump 3 is supplied by the booster pump 2 which sucks in the tank 6. The two pumps 2 and 3 are driven by the heat engine 1 via the clutch 7. The flow rate of the pump 3 including the displacement is variable, is transmitted to the two wheel motors 4 whose displacement is fixed in both directions. This flow from the pump to the motor is effected by means of a distributor 5 making it possible to reverse the direction of the flow in order to reverse the vehicle. The deceleration of the vehicle is obtained by the operation of the hydrostatic transmission with the motors 4 operating as a pump which then flow into the hydraulic pump 3 operating as a motor.
  • the various energy storage means including those shown in FIGS. 1. 2 and 6, make it possible to recover the energy from the braking given by the operation of the hydrostatic transmission.
  • FIG. 1 represents an emergency braking device consisting of a pressure limiter 11 with proportional calibration set directly by the brake pedal 14. In this case, the braking torque is the same on each of the two driving wheels.
  • the emergency braking is independent on each of the two driving wheels. This makes it possible, on the basis of the information given by the angular speed sensors 19, to act on the braking of each driving wheel in order to avoid blocking or slipping of said wheels. We thus have the elements to realize an anti-lock system of the wheels improving safety during braking.
  • the electronic unit 31 is designed in such a way that the speed of each of the four wheels remains during braking at a value as close as possible to the average speed of the four wheels, thus avoiding the slipping or blocking of a wheel.
  • the device can be completed by sending information 28 linked to the instantaneous speed of the vehicle to the electronic unit 31.
  • the electronic unit 31 will in this case seek to keep each of the wheels at a speed close to the instantaneous speed of the vehicle.

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1. A hydrostatic transmission, operating in closed circuit and with recovery of braking energy, the said transmission comprising, coupled directly to each driven road wheel, an hydraulic motor (4) connected to an hydraulic pump (3) of variable capacity and supplied through a feed pump (2), characterised in that, in the said transmission, the hydraulic motors (4) are of fixed capacity and cooperate with additional braking means comprising at least one proportional throw pressure limiter (11, 18) disposed in the said closed circuit, the pressure limiters serving as means for braking the vehicle and replacing the known braking means, the said additional braking means cooperating with an hydraulic distributor (5) which operates as a reverser for the direction of travel, and being controlled by control means.

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La présente invention concerne les systèmes de propulsion hybride pour véhicule automobile dans lesquels la transmission de puissance se fait par voie hydrostatique et où l'énergie peut être récupérée pendant la décélération et mise en réserve dans un dispositif de stockage.The present invention relates to hybrid propulsion systems for a motor vehicle in which the power transmission takes place hydrostatically and in which the energy can be recovered during deceleration and stored in a storage device.

D'une manière générale, ces systèmes permettent des économies substantielles de consommation de carburant, notamment en circulation urbaine, du fait de la récupération de l'énergie de freinage, et de la meilleure utilisation du moteur thermique dans les phases actives, et de la possibilité d'arrêt dudit moteur lorsque le véhicule est arrêté, et lors de l'utilisation de l'énergie stockée.In general, these systems allow substantial savings in fuel consumption, especially in urban traffic, due to the recovery of braking energy, and the better use of the heat engine in active phases, and the possibility of stopping said engine when the vehicle is stopped, and when using the stored energy.

On connaît de tels systèmes, avec transmission de puissance par voie mêcanique at stockage par inertie dE: l'énargie de freinage ; ou par voie hydrostatique avec stockage oléopneurnatique ou parfois stockage par inertie de l'énergie de freinage.Such systems are known, with power transmission by mechanical means and storage by inertia of E : the braking enlargement; or by hydrostatic means with oleopneurnatic storage or sometimes inertial storage of braking energy.

Ces systèmes sont prévus pour récupérer la quasi totalité de l'énergie de freinage en circulation urbaine, donc à vitesse faible ou modérée, mais ne sont pas prévus pour assurer le freinage complet du véhicule.These systems are designed to recover almost all of the braking energy in city traffic, therefore at low or moderate speed, but are not designed to ensure complete braking of the vehicle.

Par ailleurs, on connaît des systèmes de transmission de puissance hydrostatique dans lesquels la pompe hydrostatique est couplée au moteur thermique, et le ou les moteurs hydrostatiques sont couplés soit à l'entrée d'un boîtier mécanique d'inversion, soit directement à l'entrée du différentiel transmettant mécaniquement la puissance aux roues motrices. Dans ces transmissions les composants hydrostatiques sont dimensionnés de manière à pouvoir passer à puissance maximum du moteur thermique, et en ce qui concerne les moteurs hydrostatiques pour absorber le couple résistant aux roues motrices à travers les réductions données par le différentiel et la boîte de vitesses.Furthermore, hydrostatic power transmission systems are known in which the hydrostatic pump is coupled to the heat engine, and the hydrostatic motor (s) are coupled either to the input of a mechanical reversing unit, or directly to the differential input mechanically transmitting power to the drive wheels. In these transmissions the hydrostatic components are dimensioned so as to be able to switch to maximum power of the heat engine, and as regards hydrostatic motors to absorb the torque resistant to the drive wheels through the reductions given by the differential and the gearbox.

On remarque aussi que ces systèmes, même s'ils prévoient la phase décélération avec récupération d'énergie de freinage, ne prévoient jamais l'emploi des mêmes organes hydrostatiques pour assurer le freinage direct des roues motrices.It is also noted that these systems, even if they provide for the deceleration phase with recovery of braking energy, never provide for the use of the same hydrostatic members to ensure direct braking of the drive wheels.

La présente invention a pour but de réaliser un système à transmission de puissance hydrostatique, avec possibilité de récupération de l'énergie de freinage et stockage de celle-ci en vue d'utiliser le moteur thermique, dans sa zone de consommation économique , d'une façon intermittente au moins pour les puissances demandées moyennes, que ce soit en circulation urbaine ou en circulation routière à vitesse modérée ; de telle manière que l'on puisse supprimer les organes de freinage sur les roues motrices.The object of the present invention is to provide a system with hydrostatic power transmission, with the possibility of recovering the braking energy and storing it in order to use the heat engine, in its economic consumption zone, to at least intermittently for average power demand, whether in urban traffic or in moderate speed road traffic; in such a way that the braking members on the drive wheels can be eliminated.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la transmission hydrostatique à récupération d'énergie à freinage intégré comporte, sur chaque roue motrice, un moteur hydraulique relié à une pompe hydraulique alimentée par une pompe de gavage - ladite transmission comprenant des moyens de stockage d'énergie qui se combinent avec des moyens de changement de sens de marche, et avec des moyens de freinage additionnels faisant office et remplaçant les moyens connus de freinage du véhicule, lesdits moyens de freinage additionnels étant pilotés par des moyens de commande.According to one embodiment of the invention, the hydrostatic transmission with energy recovery with integrated braking comprises, on each driving wheel, a hydraulic motor connected to a hydraulic pump supplied by a booster pump - said transmission comprising storage means of energy which are combined with means for changing the direction of travel, and with additional braking means acting and replacing the known means for braking the vehicle, said additional braking means being controlled by control means.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens de freinage additionnels consistent en un limiteur de pression à tarage proportionnel commandé directement par la pédale de frein ; lequel limiteur de pression se combine avec un distributeur hydraulique faisant fonction d'inverseur de sens de marche.According to one embodiment of the invention, the additional braking means consist of a proportional setting pressure relief valve controlled directly by the brake pedal; which pressure relief valve is combined with a hydraulic distributor acting as direction reverser.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens de freinage additionnel consistent en un limiteur de pression à tarage proportionnel monté sur le circuit hydraulique de chaque moteur hydraulique ; chacun de ces circuits hydrauliques comprenant un distributeur hydraulique faisant fonction d'inverseur de sens de marche.According to one embodiment of the invention, the additional braking means consist of a proportional setting pressure relief valve mounted on the hydraulic circuit of each hydraulic motor; each of these hydraulic circuits comprising a hydraulic distributor acting as a direction reverser.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les limiteurs de pression à tarage proportionnel sont commandés hydrauliquement par le maitre-cylindre de la pédale de frein.According to one embodiment of the invention, the pressure relief valves with proportional calibration are hydraulically controlled by the master cylinder of the brake pedal.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention, les limiteurs de pression à tarage proportionnel sont commandés électriquement.According to another embodiment of the invention, the pressure relief valves with proportional setting are electrically controlled.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens de commande consistent en un potentiomètre lié à la pédale de frein en parallèle avec le dispositif de freinage hydraulique des roues non motrices comprenant le maître-cylindre de la pédale de frein et les cylindres de roues.According to one embodiment of the invention, the control means consist of a potentiometer linked to the brake pedal in parallel with the hydraulic braking device of the non-driving wheels comprising the master cylinder of the brake pedal and the cylinders of wheels.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens de commande consistent en un boîtier électronique piloté par un potentiomètre lié à la pédale de frein, lequel boîtier électronique reçoit les informations vitesse de chacune des roues du véhicule, et reçoit également une information vitesse instantanée du véhicule ; ledit boîtier électronique délivrant des courants de commande aux limiteurs de pression à tarage proportionnel.According to one embodiment of the invention, the control means consist of an electronic unit controlled by a potentiometer linked to the brake pedal, which electronic unit receives the speed information from each of the wheels of the vehicle, and also receives speed information vehicle instant; said electronic unit delivering control currents to pressure relief valves with proportional calibration.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le boîtier électronique délivre des courants de commande aux cylindres des roues non motrices ; ces cylindres des roues non motrices étant électrohydrauliques ou entièrement électriques.According to one embodiment of the invention, the electronic unit delivers control currents to the cylinders of the non-driving wheels; these cylinders of the non-driving wheels being electro-hydraulic or entirely electric.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens de stockage d'énergie consistent en un volant d'inertie monté en aval de l'embrayage de la transmission, lequel volant comporte son propre embrayage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the energy storage means consist of a flywheel mounted downstream of the clutch of the transmission, which flywheel has its own clutch.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens de stockage d'énergie consistent en un volant d'inertie monté en aval de l'embrayage de la transmission avec son propre embrayage, ledit volant d'inertie étant monté en parallèle au moyen d'un multiplicateur.According to one embodiment of the invention, the energy storage means consist of a flywheel mounted downstream of the clutch of the transmission with its own clutch, said flywheel being mounted in parallel by means of a multiplier.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens de stockage d'énergie consistent en un volant d'inertie monté en aval de l'embrayage de la transmission avec son propre embrayage, ledit volant d'inertie étant monté en dérivation au moyen d'un multiplicateur en renvoi d'angle.According to one embodiment of the invention, the energy storage means consist of a flywheel mounted downstream of the clutch of the transmission with its own clutch, said flywheel being mounted in bypass by means a bevel multiplier.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le dispositif de récupération d'énergie comporte un alternateur électrique qui peut être moteur pendant la phase de démarrage du véhicule.According to one embodiment of the invention, the energy recovery device comprises an electric alternator which can be an engine during the starting phase of the vehicle.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens de stockage d'énergie consistent en un dispositif oléopneumatique.According to one embodiment of the invention, the energy storage means consist of an oleopneumatic device.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la transmission hydrostatique comporte un amortisseur des variations angulaires de position de roue.According to one embodiment of the invention, the hydrostatic transmission comprises a damper for angular variations in the wheel position.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention ressortiront de la description qui suit de modes de réalisation donnés à titre d'exemple, en référence aux dessins annexés sur lesquels :

  • - la figure 1 représente le schéma d'une transmission hydrostatique selon l'invention avec un seul limiteur de pression à tarage proportionnel commandé directement par la pédale de frein ;
  • - la figure 2 représente le schéma d'une transmission hydrostatique selon l'invention avec un limiteur de pression à tarage proportionnel monté sur le circuit hydraulique de chaque moteur hydraulique ;
  • - la figure 3 représente le schéma d'une commande hydraulique des limiteurs de pression à tarage proportionnel ;
  • - la figure 4 représente la commande à l'aide d'un boîtier électronique des limiteurs de pression à tarage proportionnel ;
  • - la figure 5 représente le schéma de la commande électrique des limiteurs de pression à tarage proportionnel et de la commande hydraulique du freinage des roues non motrices ;
  • - la figure 6 représente un dispositif de stockage d'énergie selon l'invention.
Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will emerge from the following description of embodiments given by way of example, with reference to the appended drawings in which:
  • - Figure 1 shows the diagram of a hydrostatic transmission according to the invention with a single pressure limiter with proportional calibration set directly by the brake pedal;
  • - Figure 2 shows the diagram of a hydrostatic transmission according to the invention with a proportional setting pressure relief valve mounted on the hydraulic circuit of each hydraulic motor;
  • - Figure 3 shows the diagram of a hydraulic control of the pressure relief valves with proportional calibration;
  • - Figure 4 shows the control using an electronic box of the pressure relief valves with proportional calibration;
  • - Figure 5 shows the diagram of the electrical control of the proportional setting pressure limiting valves and the hydraulic control of the braking of the non-driving wheels;
  • - Figure 6 shows an energy storage device according to the invention.

La figure 1 représente le schéma d'une transmission hydrostatique selon l'invention. Cette transmission hydrostatique à récupération d'énergie à freinage intégré comporte un moteur thermique 1 entraînant par l'intermédiaire d'un embrayage 7 une pompe de gavage 2 et la pompe hydrostatique elle-même 3. Le moteur thermique entraîne d'autre part par l'intermédiaire de l'embrayage 7 des moyens de stockage d'énergie qui possèdent leur embrayage propre 9 et un multiplicateur 10. Ce moyen de stockage d'énergie dans le cas de la figure est un volant d'inertie 8. Ainsi le volant d'inertie est monté en parallèle de ladite transmission. D'autre part, il peut y avoir un dispositif de récupération d'énergie consistant en un alternateur électrique 12. Cet alternateur électrique 12 peut être moteur pendant la phase de démarrage du véhicule.FIG. 1 represents the diagram of a hydrostatic transmission according to the invention. This hydrostatic energy recovery transmission with integrated braking comprises a heat engine 1 driving through a clutch 7 a booster pump 2 and the hydrostatic pump itself 3. The heat engine also drives by l intermediate of the clutch 7 of the energy storage means which have their own clutch 9 and a multiplier 10. This energy storage means in the case of the figure is a flywheel 8. Thus the flywheel d inertia is mounted in parallel with said transmission. On the other hand, there can be an energy recovery device consisting of an electric alternator 12. This electric alternator 12 can be driven during the starting phase of the vehicle.

La transmission hydrostatique proprement dite comprend la pompe de gavage 2 qui alimente la pompe hydrostatique 3. La pompe de gavage 2 aspire directement dans la bâche 6. La pompe hydrostatique 3 alimente deux moteurs hydrauliques 4 montés directement sur chacune des roues motrices. Le circuit de la transmission hydrostatique comprend de plus un distributeur hydraulique 5 faisant fonction d'inverseur de sens de marche. De plus, le circuit de cette transmission hydrostatique comprend un moyen de freinage additionnel consistant en un limiteur de pression à tarage proportionnel 11 commandé directement par la pédale de frein 14. Enfin, le circuit de la transmission hydrostatique comporte un amortisseur 13 des variations angulaires de position de roue. La pompe hydrostatique 3 est à débit variable et les moteurs hydrauliques 4 sont à débit fixe.The hydrostatic transmission proper comprises the booster pump 2 which feeds the hydrostatic pump 3. The booster pump 2 draws directly into the tank 6. The hydrostatic pump 3 supplies two hydraulic motors 4 mounted directly on each of the drive wheels. The hydrostatic transmission circuit further comprises a hydraulic distributor 5 acting as a direction reverser. In addition, the circuit of this hydrostatic transmission comprises an additional braking means consisting of a pressure relief valve with proportional setting 11 controlled directly by the brake pedal 14. Finally, the hydrostatic transmission circuit includes a damper 13 for angular variations in the wheel position. The hydrostatic pump 3 has a variable flow and the hydraulic motors 4 have a fixed flow.

La figure 2 représente le schéma d'une transmission hydrostatique selon un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention. Cette transmission hydrostatique comprend un moteur thermique 1 entraînant la pompe de gavage 2 et la pompe hydrostatique proprement dite 3 par l'intermédiaire d'un embrayage 7. D'autre part, ce moteur thermique 1 entraîne par l'intermédiaire de l'embrayage 7 un moyen de stockage d'énergie comprenant un multiplicateur en renvoi d'angle 15. Le stockage d'énergie se fait par un volant d'inertie 16. Le dispositif de récupération d'énergie comporte un alternateur électrique 17 qui peut être moteur dans la phase de démarrage du véhicule. Ce dispositif de stockage d'énergie comprend son propre embrayage 9. Le circuit de la transmission hydrostatique proprement dite comprend la pompe de gavage 2 et la pompe à débit variable 3 reliées au moteur hydraulique à débit fixe 4. Chacun de ces moteurs 4 commande directement les roues motrices du véhicule. Chaque moteur hydraulique comporte un circuit hydraulique propre à distributeur hydraulique 5 faisant fonction d'inverseur de sens de marche. De plus, chacun de ces circuits hydrauliques propres à chaque moteur hydraulique comprend un limiteur de pression à tarage proportionnel 18. Enfin, le circuit général de la transmission hydrostatique comprend un échangeur 20 et un amortisseur 13 des variations angulaires de position de roue. Enfin l'invention peut comporter sur chacun des moteurs hydrauliques 4 des capteurs de vitesse angulaires des roues 19.FIG. 2 represents the diagram of a hydrostatic transmission according to another embodiment of the invention. This hydrostatic transmission comprises a heat engine 1 driving the booster pump 2 and the actual hydrostatic pump 3 by means of a clutch 7. On the other hand, this heat engine 1 drives by means of the clutch 7 an energy storage means comprising a bevel gear multiplier 15. The energy storage is done by a flywheel 16. The energy recovery device comprises an electric alternator 17 which can be powered in the vehicle start-up phase. This energy storage device includes its own clutch 9. The hydrostatic transmission circuit proper comprises the booster pump 2 and the variable flow pump 3 connected to the fixed flow hydraulic motor 4. Each of these motors 4 controls directly the driving wheels of the vehicle. Each hydraulic motor has its own hydraulic circuit with a hydraulic distributor 5 acting as a direction reverser. In addition, each of these hydraulic circuits specific to each hydraulic motor comprises a proportional setting pressure limiter 18. Finally, the general circuit of the hydrostatic transmission comprises an exchanger 20 and a damper 13 for angular variations in wheel position. Finally, the invention may include on each of the hydraulic motors 4 angular speed sensors of the wheels 19.

Le ou les limiteurs de pression à tarage proportionnel peuvent être commandés hydrauliquement par le maître-cylindre de la pédale de frein. Ceci est représenté sur la figure 1 où l'on voit la pédale de frein 14 commander directement le limiteur de pression 11 à tarage proportionnel.The proportional setting pressure relief valve (s) can be controlled hydraulically by the master cylinder of the brake pedal. This is shown in Figure 1 where we see the brake pedal 14 directly control the pressure limiter 11 with proportional calibration.

La figure 3 représente un dispositif de commande hydraulique des limiteurs de pression 18 à tarage proportionnel qui sont représentés sur la figure 2. Sur cette figure 3, on voit la pédale de frein 14 qui agit sur le maître-cylindre 21. Lequel maître-cylindre 21 alimente chacun des circuits de commande hydraulique des limiteurs de pression 18 à tarage proportionnel. De plus, ce circuit de commande hydraulique peut alimenter par la dérivation 22 la commande du freinage des roues non motrices.FIG. 3 represents a hydraulic control device for the pressure limiters 18 with proportional calibration which are represented in FIG. 2. In this FIG. 3, we see the brake pedal 14 which acts on the master cylinder 21. Which master cylinder 21 supplies each of the hydraulic control circuits of the pressure limiters 18 with proportional calibration. In addition, this hydraulic control circuit can supply by derivation 22 the braking control of the non-driving wheels.

Le limiteur de pression 11 à tarage proportionnel ou les limiteurs de pression 18 à tarage proportionnel peuvent être commandés de manière électrique.The pressure relief valve 11 with proportional calibration or the pressure relief valves 18 with proportional calibration can be controlled electrically.

La figure 5 représente un dispositif de commande électrique des limiteurs de pression 18 à tarage proportionnel. Sur cette figure on peut voir la pédale de frein 14 qui actionne un capteur de position à sortie électrique 23 (potentiomètre). Ce capteur de position à sortie électrique 23 alimente les circuits électriques 25 de commande des limiteurs de pression 18 à tarage proportionnel. De plus, la pédale de frein 14 commande le maître-cylindre 21 qui pilote le circuit hydraulique 22 de commande des actionneurs de frein 24 (cylindres de freinage). Ces cylindres de freinage 24 agissent sur les roues non motrices.FIG. 5 represents an electrical control device for pressure limiting valves 18 with proportional setting. In this figure we can see the brake pedal 14 which actuates a position sensor with electrical output 23 (potentiometer). This position sensor with electrical output 23 supplies the electrical circuits 25 for controlling the pressure limiters 18 with proportional setting. In addition, the brake pedal 14 controls the master cylinder 21 which controls the hydraulic circuit 22 for controlling the brake actuators 24 (brake cylinders). These brake cylinders 24 act on the non-driving wheels.

La figure 4 représente un dispositif de commande électrique des limiteurs de pression 18 à tarage proportionnel de la figure 2. La pédale de frein 14 commande le capteur de position à sortie électrique 23. Ce capteur de position 23 envoie une information au boîtier électronique 31. D'autre part, ce boîtier électronique 31 reçoit les informations vitesse 29 de chacune des roues du véhicule. De plus, ce boîtier électronique 31 peut recevoir l'information vitesse instantanée du véhicule 28. Ce boîtier électronique 31 délivre des courants de commande 30 aux limiteurs de pression 18 à tarage proportionnel. Ce boîtier électronique 31 peut également délivrer des courants de commande 27 aux actionneurs de frein 26. Dans le cas de la figure 4, ces actionneurs de frein 26 sont des vérins électrohydrauliques. Dans un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention, ces actionneurs de frein peuvent être entièrement électriques.FIG. 4 shows an electrical control device for the pressure limiters 18 with proportional setting in FIG. 2. The brake pedal 14 controls the position sensor with electrical output 23. This position sensor 23 sends information to the electronic unit 31. On the other hand, this electronic unit 31 receives the speed information 29 from each of the wheels of the vehicle. In addition, this electronic unit 31 can receive instantaneous speed information from the vehicle 28. This electronic unit 31 delivers control currents 30 to the pressure limiters 18 with proportional setting. This electronic unit 31 can also deliver control currents 27 to the brake actuators 26. In the case of FIG. 4, these actuators brake 26 are electrohydraulic cylinders. In another embodiment of the invention, these brake actuators can be entirely electric.

La figure 6 représente un autre mode de réalisation de stockage d'énergie. Sur cette figure, le moteur thermique 1 entraîne le dispositif de stockage d'énergie par l'intermédiaire de l'embrayage 7. Le dispositif de stockage d'énergie a son embrayage propre 29 et comporte monté directement sur l'arbre de sortie du moteur un volant d'inertie 8. L'arbre moteur entraîne la pompe de gavage 2 et la pompe à débit variable 3 comme dans le cas des figures 1 et 2.Figure 6 shows another embodiment of energy storage. In this figure, the heat engine 1 drives the energy storage device via the clutch 7. The energy storage device has its own clutch 29 and has mounted directly on the engine output shaft a flywheel 8. The motor shaft drives the booster pump 2 and the variable flow pump 3 as in the case of FIGS. 1 and 2.

Les moyens de stockage d'énergie peuvent aussi consister en un dispositif oléopneumatique.The energy storage means can also consist of an oleopneumatic device.

Les transmissions hydrostatiques représentées sur les figures 1 et 2 fonctionnent de la même manière. Ces transmissions hydrostatiques utilisent une pompe hydrostatique 3 à cylindrée variable dans un seul sens. Cette pompe 3 est alimentée par la pompe de gavage 2 qui aspire dans la bâche 6. Les deux pompes 2 et 3 sont entraînées par le moteur thermique 1 par l'intermédiaire de l'embrayage 7. Le débit de la pompe 3 dont la cylindrée est variable, est transmis aux deux moteurs-roues 4 dont la cylindrée est fixe dans les deux sens. Ce débit de la pompe au moteur se fait par l'intermédiaire d'un distributeur 5 permettant d'inverser le sens du débit pour effectuer la marche arrière du véhicule. La décélération du véhicule s'obtient par le fonctionnement de la transmission hydrostatique avec les moteurs 4 fonctionnant en pompe qui débitent alors dans la pompe hydraulique 3 fonctionnant en moteur.The hydrostatic transmissions shown in Figures 1 and 2 operate in the same manner. These hydrostatic transmissions use a hydrostatic pump 3 with variable displacement in one direction. This pump 3 is supplied by the booster pump 2 which sucks in the tank 6. The two pumps 2 and 3 are driven by the heat engine 1 via the clutch 7. The flow rate of the pump 3 including the displacement is variable, is transmitted to the two wheel motors 4 whose displacement is fixed in both directions. This flow from the pump to the motor is effected by means of a distributor 5 making it possible to reverse the direction of the flow in order to reverse the vehicle. The deceleration of the vehicle is obtained by the operation of the hydrostatic transmission with the motors 4 operating as a pump which then flow into the hydraulic pump 3 operating as a motor.

Le freinage d'urgence est obtenu par le dispositif du limiteur de pression 11 à tarage proportionnel représenté sur la figure 1, des limiteurs de pressions 18 à tarage proportionnel représentés sur la figure 2.Emergency braking is obtained by the device of the pressure relief valve 11 with proportional setting shown in FIG. 1, pressure relief devices 18 with proportional setting shown in FIG. 2.

Les différents moyens de stockage d'énergie dont ceux représentés sur les figures 1. 2 et 6 permettent de récupérer l'énergie du freinage donné par le fonctionnement de la transmission hydrostatique.The various energy storage means, including those shown in FIGS. 1. 2 and 6, make it possible to recover the energy from the braking given by the operation of the hydrostatic transmission.

La figure 1 représente un dispositif de freinage d'urgence constitué d'un limiteur de pression 11 à tarage proportionnel commandé directement par la pédale de frein 14. Dans ce cas, le couple de freinage est le même sur chacune des deux roues motrices.FIG. 1 represents an emergency braking device consisting of a pressure limiter 11 with proportional calibration set directly by the brake pedal 14. In this case, the braking torque is the same on each of the two driving wheels.

Dans le cas de la figure 2, le freinage d'urgence est indépendant sur chacune des deux roues motrices. Ceci permet à partir de l'information donnée par les capteurs de vitesse angulaire 19 d'agir sur le freinage de chaque roue motrice afin d'éviter le blocage ou le patinage desdites roues. On a ainsi les éléments pour réaliser un système d'anti-blocage des roues améliorant la sécurité lors du freinage.In the case of FIG. 2, the emergency braking is independent on each of the two driving wheels. This makes it possible, on the basis of the information given by the angular speed sensors 19, to act on the braking of each driving wheel in order to avoid blocking or slipping of said wheels. We thus have the elements to realize an anti-lock system of the wheels improving safety during braking.

On peut aussi concevoir les limiteurs de pression à tarage proportionnel 18 de façon à ce qu'ils soient pilotés par la pression du système classique de freinage hydraulique par maitre-cylindre 21 comme cela est représenté sur la figure 3; ce freinage hydraulique classique assurant le freinage des roues non motrices. Dans ce cas, il n'y a pas de réalisation d'anti-blocage.It is also possible to design the pressure relief valves with proportional calibration 18 so that they are controlled by the pressure of the conventional hydraulic braking system by master cylinder 21 as shown in FIG. 3; this conventional hydraulic braking ensuring the braking of the non-driving wheels. In this case, there is no implementation of anti-blocking.

Dans le dispositif de commande du freinage d'urgence représenté sur la figure 4, le boîtier électronique 31 est conçu de telle manière que la vitesse de chacune des quatre roues reste lors du freinage à une valeur la plus proche possible de la vitesse moyenne des quatre roues, on évite ainsi le patinage ou le blocage d'une roue.In the emergency braking control device shown in FIG. 4, the electronic unit 31 is designed in such a way that the speed of each of the four wheels remains during braking at a value as close as possible to the average speed of the four wheels, thus avoiding the slipping or blocking of a wheel.

On peut compléter le dispositif, en envoyant au boîtier électronique 31 une information 28 liée à la vitesse instantanée du véhicule. Le boîtier électronique 31 cherchera dans ce cas à garder chacune des roues à une vitesse voisine de la vitesse instantanée du véhicule.The device can be completed by sending information 28 linked to the instantaneous speed of the vehicle to the electronic unit 31. The electronic unit 31 will in this case seek to keep each of the wheels at a speed close to the instantaneous speed of the vehicle.

Sur la figure 5, il a été conservé le freinage classique par maître-cylindre 21 sur les roues non motrices ; et l'utilisation par l'intermédiaire d'un potentiomètre 23 pour le freinage des roues motrices. Ce freinage d'urgence se fait alors par tarage électrique proportionnel au courant dans les limiteurs de pression 18 à tarage proportionnel pour le freinage des roues motrices. Dans ce cas, il n'y a pas d'anti-blocage des roues, mais il n'est pas nécessaire de conserver une assistance de freinage pour la commande classique, du fait qu'il n'y a que deux roues à freiner proportionnellement à l'effort exercé sur la pédale. Cela est particulièrement intéressant lors de l'emploi d'un moteur Diesel et permet d'éviter l'adjonction d'une pompe à vide.In FIG. 5, the conventional braking by master cylinder 21 has been retained on the non-driving wheels; and use via a potentiometer 23 for braking the driving wheels. This emergency braking is then done by electrical calibration proportional to the current in the pressure limiters 18 with proportional calibration for braking the drive wheels. In this case, there is no anti-lock of the wheels, but it is not necessary to keep a braking assistance for the conventional control, since there are only two wheels to brake in proportion to the force exerted on the pedal. This is particularly advantageous when using a diesel engine and avoids the addition of a vacuum pump.

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1. Transmission hydrostatique à récupération d'énergie à freinage intégré comportant, sur chaque roue motrice, un moteur hydraulique (4) relié à une pompe hydraulique (3) alimentée par une pompe de gavage (2), caractérisée en ce que ladite transmission comprend des moyens de freinage additionnel faisant office et remplaçant les moyens connus de freinage du véhicule, qui se combinent avec des moyens de changement de sens de marche, lesdits moyens de freinage additionnel étant pilotés par des moyens de commande.1. Hydrostatic transmission with energy recovery with integrated braking comprising, on each drive wheel, a hydraulic motor (4) connected to a hydraulic pump (3) supplied by a booster pump (2), characterized in that said transmission comprises additional braking means acting and replacing the known means for braking the vehicle, which are combined with means for changing the direction of travel, said additional braking means being controlled by control means. 2. Transmission hydrostatique selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte des moyens de freinage additionnel consistant en un limiteur de pression (11) à tarage proportionnel commandé directement par la pédale de frein (14), et en un distributeur hydraulique (5) faisant fonction d'inverseur de sens de marche.2. Hydrostatic transmission according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises additional braking means consisting of a pressure limiter (11) with proportional calibration set directly by the brake pedal (14), and in a hydraulic distributor ( 5) acting as a direction reverser. 3. Transmission hydrostatique selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les moyens de freinage additionnel consistent en un limiteur de pression (18) à tarage proportionnel monté sur le circuit hydraulique de chaque moteur hydraulique (4), chacun de ces circuits hydrauliques comprenant un distributeur hydraulique (5) faisant fonction d'inverseur de sens de marche.3. Hydrostatic transmission according to claim 1, characterized in that the additional braking means consist of a pressure relief valve (18) with proportional setting mounted on the hydraulic circuit of each hydraulic motor (4), each of these hydraulic circuits comprising a hydraulic distributor (5) acting as direction reverser. 4. Transmission hydrostatique selon l'une des revendications 2 ou 3, caractérisée en ce que le ou les limiteurs de pression (11, 18) à tarage proportionnel sont commandés hydrauliquement par le maître-cylindre (21) de la pédale de frein (14).4. Hydrostatic transmission according to one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the pressure limiter (s) (11, 18) with proportional setting are controlled hydraulically by the master cylinder (21) of the brake pedal (14 ). 5. Transmission hydrostatique selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que les limiteurs de pression (11, 18) à tarage proportionnel sont commandés électriquement.5. Hydrostatic transmission according to claim 3, characterized in that the pressure relief valves (11, 18) with proportional calibration are electrically controlled. 6. Transmission hydrostatique selon la revendication 5, caractérisée en ce que les moyens de commande consistent en un capteur de position à sortie électrique (23) lié à la pédale de frein (14), en parallèle avec le dispositif de freinage hydraulique des roues non motrices comprenant le maître-cylindre (21) de la pédale de frein (14) et les actionneurs de frein (24) des roues.6. Hydrostatic transmission according to claim 5, characterized in that the control means consist of a position sensor with electrical output (23) linked to the brake pedal (14), in parallel with the hydraulic braking device of the non drive units comprising the master cylinder (21) of the brake pedal (14) and the brake actuators (24) of the wheels. 7. Transmission hydrostatique selon la revendication 5, caractérisée en ce que les moyens de commande consistent en un boîtier électronique (31) piloté par un capteur de position à sortie électrique (23) lié à la pédale de frein (14), lequel boîtier électronique (31) reçoit les informations vitesse (29) de chacune des roues du véhicule, ledit boîtier électronique (31) délivrant des courants de commande (30) aux limiteurs de pression (18) à tarage proportionnel.7. Hydrostatic transmission according to claim 5, characterized in that the control means consist of an electronic unit (31) controlled by a position sensor with electrical output (23) linked to the brake pedal (14), which electronic unit (31) receives the speed information (29) from each of the wheels of the vehicle, said electronic unit (31) delivering control currents (30) to the pressure relief valves (18) with proportional calibration. 8. Transmission hydrostatique selon la revendication 7, caractérisée en ce que le boîtier électronique (31) délivre des courants de commande (27) aux actionneurs des freins des roues non motrices.8. Hydrostatic transmission according to claim 7, characterized in that the electronic unit (31) delivers control currents (27) to the brake actuators of the non-driving wheels. 9. Transmission hydrostatique selon la revendication 8, caractérisée en ce que les actionneurs de frein (26) des roues non motrices sont électrohydrauliques.9. Hydrostatic transmission according to claim 8, characterized in that the brake actuators (26) of the non-driving wheels are electrohydraulic. 10. Transmission hydrostatique selon la revendication 8, caractérisée en ce que les actionneurs de frein des roues non motrices sont entièrement électriques.10. Hydrostatic transmission according to claim 8, characterized in that the brake actuators of the non-driving wheels are fully electric. 11. Transmission hydrostatique selon la revendication 8, caractérisée en ce que le boîtier électronique (31) reçoit une information vitesse instantanée (28) du véhicule.11. Hydrostatic transmission according to claim 8, characterized in that the electronic unit (31) receives instantaneous speed information (28) from the vehicle. 12. Transmission hydrostatique selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend des moyens de stockage d'énergie.12. Hydrostatic transmission according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises energy storage means. 13. Transmission hydrostatique selon la revendication 12, caractérisée en ce que les moyens de stockage d'énergie consistent en un volant d'inertie (8) monté en aval de l'embrayage de la transmission (7), lequel volant comporte son propre embrayage (9).13. Hydrostatic transmission according to claim 12, characterized in that the energy storage means consist of a flywheel (8) mounted downstream of the transmission clutch (7), which flywheel has its own clutch (9). 14. Transmission hydrostatique selon la revendication 12, caractérisée en ce que les moyens de stockage d'énergie consistent en un volant d'inertie (8) monté en aval de l'embrayage (7) de la transmission avec son propre embrayage (9), ledit volant d'inertie (8) étant monté en parallèle au moyen d'un multiplicateur (10).14. Hydrostatic transmission according to claim 12, characterized in that the energy storage means consist of a flywheel (8) mounted downstream of the clutch (7) of the transmission with its own clutch (9) , said flywheel (8) being mounted in parallel by means of a multiplier (10). 15. Transmission hydrostatique selon la revendication 12, caractérisée en ce que les moyens de stockage d'énergie consistent en un volant d'inertie (16) monté en aval de l'embrayage de la transmission (7) avec son propre embrayage (9), ledit volant d'inertie (16) étant monté en dérivation au moyen d'un multiplicateur en renvoi d'angle (15).15. Hydrostatic transmission according to claim 12, characterized in that the energy storage means consist of a flywheel (16) mounted downstream of the transmission clutch (7) with its own clutch (9) , said flywheel (16) being mounted bypass by means of a bevel gear multiplier (15). 16. Transmission hydrostatique selon l'une des revendications 14 et 15, caractérisée en ce que le dispositif de récupération d'énergie comporte un alternateur électrique (12 - 17).16. Hydrostatic transmission according to one of claims 14 and 15, characterized in that the energy recovery device comprises an electric alternator (12 - 17). 17. Transmission hydrostatique selon la revendication 16, caractérisée en ce que l'alternateur électrique (12 - 17) est moteur pendant la phase de démarrage du véhicule.17. Hydrostatic transmission according to claim 16, characterized in that the electric alternator (12 - 17) is engine during the starting phase of the vehicle. 18. Transmission hydrostatique selon la revendication 12, caractérisée en ce que les moyens de stockage d'énergie consistent en un dispositif oléopneumatique.18. Hydrostatic transmission according to claim 12, characterized in that the energy storage means consist of an oleopneumatic device. 19. Transmission hydrostatique selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte un amortisseur (13) des variations angulaires de position de roue.19. Hydrostatic transmission according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a damper (13) of angular variations in wheel position.
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